Ontario Politics

The Bill 33 backlash and Ontario’s flawed post-secondary education policy

News and Politics, Volume 68, Volume 68 Issue 2 / By

Proposed increase in government oversight neglects underfunding concerns Ontario’s Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, has faced widespread opposition by numerous student associations in recent months. The wide-ranging impacts of the Bill include amendments to four acts and the expansion of government control over educational institutions and organizations pertaining to children and youth. 

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MPP Jessica Bell on housing, transit, and drug policy

News and Politics, Volume 67, Volume 67 Issue 5 / By

An interview with the University-Rosedale representative on top issues facing students and Ontarians Jessica Bell is the MPP for the riding of University-Rosedale, representing its constituents in the Ontario Legislature. She is a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party and is the official Opposition Housing Critic. Ahead of the holidays, The Strand was able

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MPP Chris Glover calls on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to reverse OSAP cuts

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NDP Colleges and Universities critic Chris Glover––joined by three students from different disciplines––spoke at a press conference in the Ontario Legislature building on Queen’s Park addressing the Ford government’s cuts to OSAP.  Earlier this year, the conservative government announced a $700 million cut in funding for OSAP. They also eliminated the six-month, interest-free grace period, and introduced the Student

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